Toward More Transparent Government

Workshop on eGovernment and the Web

18 - 19 June 2007
United States National Academy of Sciences
Washington DC, USA

Post-workshop

Background

From the Call for Participation:
"Internet-connected computers and the World Wide Web are revolutionizing the
ways in which citizens and governments relate. Citizens can use an increasing
number of services (e.g. apply for a driving license, ask for tax return) and
have easier access to information of public interest including legislation
and regulatory information, basic data generated about the operation of
government, public policy debates, as well as the basic information about
public resources such as geospatial data.

This Workshop will help find ways of facilitating the deployment of Web
standards across eGovernment sites, and help shape the ongoing research
agenda in the development of Web technology and public policy in order to
realize the potential of the Web for access to and use of government
information."

Registration details

Space is limited and priority for registration is given to those who
have submitted position papers. If you request registration without
sending a position paper we suggest that you wait to make any
non-refundable travel arrangements.

W3C membership is not required in order to participate in the
Workshop.

The total number of participants will be limited. To ensure diversity,
a limit might be imposed on the maximum number of participants per
organization.

Registration is already closed.

Venue

Security: Please note that all meeting participants will be asked
to present a photo I.D. by NAS building security. If for some reason, someone
attending the meeting is not on the attendee list we give NAS this week,
these people will need to sign their name to a visitors list.

Meeting Room: NAS Lecture Room

Getting there

Transportation:
The Washington, D.C., area is served by three major airports. You may wish to
check all area airports for fares. Washington National Airport is located
closest to the meeting location and downtown Washington and may be accessed
by Metrorail subway. Amtrak service is available to Washington's Union
Station. Directions to the Academy from the
airports are available on the NAS site.

Location:
The National Academy of Science is located at 2100
C Street, N.W. The Lecture
Room is to the right of the main entrance, on the east front of the
building.

We strongly encourage transportation via Metrorail (subway) or taxi,
because of very limited parking at the NAS building and surrounding area.

By Metro's Orange or Blue Line:

1. Take Metro's Orange or Blue Line to the Foggy
Bottom-GWU station.
2. Turn RIGHT on to 23rd Street N.W. when you exit the station.
3. Walk SOUTH on 23rd Street N.W. for approximately 7 blocks.
4. Turn LEFT on to C Street N.W. (after the State Department).
5. Cross 22nd Street N.W. The next building on your right will be 2100 C St.
N.W.